Alex Hewko Jr.

June 03, 2009|The Morning Call

Alex Hewko Jr., 90, of Jupiter, Fla. and Hatboro, Pa. passed away on May 28, 2009. Mr. Hewko attended Northampton Area High School as one of the Konkrete Kids. Mr. Hewko was a decorated World War II Navy pilot, who served in the Pacific Theater, where he was awarded a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He and his four brothers were the subjects of an Emmy nominated military documentary and cover story published by USA Today newspaper on the Memorial Day after 9-11, broadcast by ABC TV News, and featured on the History Channel. He had a stellar career at the Aviation Supply Office, Philadelphia as the program director of the Navy P3 Orion aircraft, at the Lockheed Skunkworks, and in the private sector for several aeronautics and space related corporations. Mr. Hewko was involved in secret missions during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He also played baseball in the St. Louis Cardinals organization and football with the Jacksonville NAS. Mr. Hewko also worked as a college sports umpire and referee. His life impacted thousands.

Survivors: He is survived by his wife Barbara (Miller); sons, Jon Hewko and Bunny of Delran, N.J.; Eric Hewko and Vanessa of North Palm Beach, Fla.; Alex Hewko of Safety Harbor, Fla.; Robert Hewko of Miami Beach, Fla.; his grandchildren, Colin Hewko, Katie Hewko, Adam Hewko, April Hewko, Heather Hewko, Hillary Hewko ; his two brothers, Wassyl and John, and sister, Stephanie of Northampton.; He was predeceased by brothers, Peter and Ben, and sisters, Olga, Mary, and Pauline. He was the son of Aksenty and Anna Hewko of Northampton.

Services: Relatives and friends are invited to his memorial celebration at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2009 in Oceanview Methodist Church, 701 Ocean Drive, Juno Beach, Fla. 33408. To be followed by services at the South Florida National Cemetery, 6501 S. State Road 7, Highway 441, Lake Worth, Fla. 33449.